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Growing old in a digital world

If recent months have made more visible the opportunities offered by digital technologies, they have also reminded us of the challenges they may bring in an ageing society.

Read our Special Briefing

AGE response to the EU consultation on digital education

Digital education: It is more urgent than ever to target and reach out to older persons! We responded to a consultation of the European Commission.

Read our response

Joint Presidency-Civil Society conference on older persons' rights in times of digitalisation

Last 28-29 September our joint EU Presidency-civil society conference addressed older persons' rights in times of digitalisation with a particular focus on the issues of autonomy & participation.

Read our first report

UNIDOP2020

On this year's Older Persons' International Day, we remind that growing old is a chance, as long as we live in communities that allow us all to age with dignity!

Read our statement

Letter from Sec Gen - Autumn 2020

The coming autumn will certainly be as unusual as this year's spring and summer. A time for reflection, before taking action. Read our Secretary General's Letter (in English and French).

Read the Letter

coronavirus_COVID-19_EC-image-square To overcome the COVID-19 challenges, greater solidarity and respect for each other are needed. We count on you!

You can find more information and share good practices & intiatives on our COVID-19 webpage.

Areas We Work On

Older People' Rights

Socio-economic policies

Age-friendly environments

AGE Activities

AGE involvement in EU projects

Selection of good practices

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Upcoming Events

Mon, 30/11/2020 (All day) to Fri, 04/12/2020 (All day)

Adapting European Cities to Population Ageing - virtual conference week

Tue, 01/12/2020 (All day) to Wed, 02/12/2020 (All day)

European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

Tue, 01/12/2020 (All day) to Fri, 04/12/2020 (All day)

Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Societies - LLLWeek

AGE News

AGE leads discussions on user perspectives at the SHAPES dialogue workshop on integrated care

AGE calls for specific focus on older people with disabilities in EU's upcoming Disability Rights Strategy

First European standard for accessible environment approved!

Roundtable on Women and Poverty: AGE brings the voice of older women

Governance for Youth, Trust and Intergenerational Justice: Fit for All Generations?

EU & International News

Standardisation and smart cities: how to better address citizens' needs?

New online library provides comprehensive resource around ageing better

Climate change & rights of older persons: the UN launches global consultation

BETTER FINANCE warns of the effects of the health crisis on pension adequacy

First portal for global data on the health and well-being of older people

AGE Members News

Enéo campaigns for maintaining banking services accessible to all in Belgium

From a listening ear to psychological help - Vlaamse Ouderenraad campaign calls for better mental support in old age

APRe! national conference draws lessons from the pandemic in Portugal

Press Releases

Older people’s organisations welcome the human rights shift taken by EU Council in recent conclusions

AGE calls for "far-reaching reforms" in long-term care after important debate at the European Parliament

Older people's organisations call for the urgent implementation of the EU Council conclusions

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